Describing functionalities with HOPEX IT Architecture
A functionality is a service required to perform a work. This functionality is generally necessary within an activity in order to execute a specific operation. If it is a software functionality, it can be provided by an application.The Characteristics properties page of a functionality provides access to:
• its Owner, by default during creation of the functionality, the current enterprise.
• its Name,
• the text of its Description.
• its Desired capability effect.
For more information on the desired capbility effects, see Creating a Functionality Diagram with HOPEX IT Architecture.Creating a Functionality Diagram with HOPEX IT Architecture
The Functionality Decomposition Tree is a diagram that describes the tree structure of a functionality. Focusing on a particular functionality, this type of diagram enables summary representation of functionality breakdown into sub-functionalities.
To create a functionality diagram:
1. Right-click the functionality that interests you and select New > Diagram.
2. Select Functionality Diagram.
The diagram opens in the edit area. The frame of the functionality described appears in the diagram.
To create a functionality in a diagram, see Creating a functionality component in a functionality map diagram.
To define the dependencies of sub-functionalities, see Defining Functionality dependencies